Ernest vs Bryant

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,176 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, virtuous, honorable"

Origin: Celtic

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Bryant Rank #1,176

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1176 for Bryant.

Is Ernest or Bryant more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Bryant at #1176 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Bryant mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Bryant means "strong, virtuous, honorable" (Celtic origin).

Are Ernest and Bryant boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Bryant is primarily a boy name.